Phrases and Clauses Quick Check

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How is a phrase different from a dependent clause?(1 point)
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A dependent clause cannot stand alone in a sentence, but a phrase can.
A dependent clause cannot stand alone in a sentence, but a phrase can.

A dependent clause can stand alone in a sentence, but a phrase cannot.
A dependent clause can stand alone in a sentence, but a phrase cannot.

A phrase has both a noun and a verb, but a dependent clause does not.
A phrase has both a noun and a verb, but a dependent clause does not.

A phrase has either a noun or a verb, but a dependent clause has both.
A phrase has either a noun or a verb, but a dependent clause has both.
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The correct response is: A dependent clause cannot stand alone in a sentence, but a phrase can.
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